Mrf-16. The New Fighting Falcon

[Rafael]

ANOTHER TIME, ANOTHER WORLD, ANOTHER PLACE......

The Northrop MRF-16

The MRF-16 is the latest incarnation of the famous General Dynamics fighter. Originally dubbed "The electric fighter" by its crews, the F-16 has come a long, long way. This modern, little, nimble aircraft is the epitome of combat airplane experience accumulated in the F-16 design.

Almost a totally new aircraft, the MRF features a new wing design by Northrop, called the "Outboard Control Surface Wing" which has the benefit of an increased area and provides enhanced agility. Also, the outboard section is fitted with a trailing edge flap that can move independently of the inboard section, affording this new Fighting Falcon a maneuverability unseen before.

Weapons load capacity has been increased by the addition of a pair of missile launchers at the edge of the main wing, and a wing-tip missile launcher has been fitted to the outboard section.

The MRF-16 has better range than its predecessors, and a more compact, powerful, economical engine, based on that of the F/A-22 Raptor. The plane is built mostly of composite materials, and has a unique skin type and paint that dramatically reduce the type's RCS (Radar Cross Section).

Complementing these features, the MRF has a new 3-D, stealthy exhaust, based on the LOAN (Low-Observable Asymmetric Nozzle) that increases agility and maneuverability, and cools the exhaust flow for IR protection and also has a reduced RCS for the rear quadrant.

The MRF-16 has all the advances in propulsion, avionics, navigation and sensors used on the F/A-22 and the F/A-35, but at much better price, making it an affordable fighter for all the Allied F-16 operators.

The MRF-16 has given the type a new lease on life, and has been introduced into those units not destined to have the Lockheed stealth fighters.


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This is a Kitech F-16A I found last week at a Chinese toy store in my city of Caracas. I bought it for two reasons: the (more or less) $4.00 price tag, and being the only models available in Venezuela. The fit is horribly bad, but a good thing is that it has a pilot in the kit. I can't shake the feeling that this is a repop or chinese copy of a Hasegawa or other party's kit. I almost spent an all-nighter making this little fellow, and although I almost sent it flying through the window, I gathered all my strength to finish it and in the end had a very fun night of modeling.

The inspiration for this build comes from secretprojects.com, where there are wonderful sources of information and reference, and a wonderful 3-view made by member Sundog (AKA Pseudo Sonic)

Enjoy!!!

Rafa

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Saludos,

Rafa

[Rafael]

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[Eddie M.]

Very innovative idea! Your story is convincing as well. Very good work!! B)      :salute:
 Eddie  

[The Rat]

She's gorgeous Rafa, and mean looking too!    

[Brian da Basher]

Wow that's one hot ship Rafa! I really like how you've modified the wing. With that intimidating load-out, this bird looks like it could take on all comers! Awesome work, amigo!

Brian da Basher

[lancer]

I would be turning the air blue if I hadn't have broken my jaw when it hit the floor after seeing this little beauty. The thing looks positively futuristic!! amazing work Rafa.  

[Maverick]

Ay Caramba, Pana!!

Muy, muy bien.  Seriously tho, that's some wicked work Rafa.  Those Chinese knockoffs are some of the worst kits around and you've certainly come up with the goods.

Saludos.

Mav

[cthulhu77]

I had a good shot of Nevada, and just couldn't resist.

[Rafael]

Thank you for your comments!!!

I immediately fell in love with this concept when I first saw it, and couldn't resist the temptation to make it.

Greg, that shot of Nevada with the bird in it is.....well, I have no words. Thank you very much for your graphic depiction. Pic stored!!!

Saludos,
Rafa

[cthulhu77]

No problem, I couldn't help it...perfect match.

[BlackOps]

Rafa, that is one fast lookin' bird!  

[ysi_maniac]

WOW, WOW, WOW, wonderful
     :salute:    

Did I mention, I like it?

[Scooterman]

Daddy likes!